by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ce.
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Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is in the top 10% of the country for ce. More specifically it was ranked #16 out of 200 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Engineering Schools | 16 |
| Best Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in computer engineering. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of ce students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $111,560. This is higher than $78,964, which is the national median for all ce bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the ce program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $473 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
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Of the 158 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in ce.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its ce bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ce majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 327 |
| Civil Engineering | 175 |
| Electrical Engineering | 167 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 133 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 121 |
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